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Interserve wins FM contract with six government departments
Interserve, an international support services and construction group, has secured a £40m, five-year facilities management account with six central government departments.
Inspiration Healthcare showcases at MEDICA trade fair
Inspiration Healthcare group, an AIM listed global medical device company, has announced that two of its new products will be showcased for the first time at MEDICA, the world’s leading trade fair for the medical industry in Düsseldorf between 14-17 November 2016.
Siemens to buy Mentor Graphics in $4.5bn deal
Siemens has entered into an agreement to buy US-based Mentor Graphics for $37. 25 per share in cash, which is an enterprise value of $4. 5bn.
UK advertising outlook improves after 'negligible' Brexit impact, WPP says
The UK advertising industry outlook has been revised higher by marketing behemoth WPP’s Group M business after what is seen as a “negligible” short-term impact from the Brexit vote.
Recruitment and pay set to slow amid Brexit concerns, says CIPD
Employment growth is slowing and real wages are likely to fall next year, over concerns about the type of Brexit is being sought by the government, according to an industry body.
Chinese president Xi tells Trump his "only choice" is cooperation
President of China Xi Jinping has told Donald Trump that his "only choice" will be to cooperate with his government on trade, despite claims from the president-elect that he will pull the US from several global trade deals.
UK's May to champion free trade in post-Brexit, Trump era
UK Prime Minister Theresa May will set out her vision of Britain in a post-Brexit world on Monday night, arguing for free trade in response to the election of the protectionist Donald Trump as US President.
Eurozone industrial production drops less than expected in September
Eurozone industrial production fell less than expected in September, according to data released by Eurostat.
Donald Trump makes Bannon and Priebus first cabinet appointments
Reince Preibus and Stephen Bannon have been named the first executive appointments to US president elect Donald Trump's cabinet.
Carr's full-year profit rises, dividend hiked
Agriculture and engineering group Carr’s posted a rise in pre-tax profit for the year ended 3 September, despite a drop in revenue, thanks in part to a strong showing in the agriculture division.
Venture Life sees at least 50% jump in FY revenues
AIM-listed Venture Life said it expected to report full-year revenues of at least £14m as it order book strengthened in the second half.
Irish Continental revenues up as weak sterling has minimal impact
Irish Continental Group issued a trading update for the year to 5 November on Monday, along with financials for the first ten months of the year to 31 October.
HSBC ups Tesco to 'buy', says recovery has gathered pace
HSBC upgraded Tesco to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ and lifted the price target to 260p from 195p, saying the recovery has gained pace, with sales and market share up.
ITM Power to refuel Europcar's hydrogen electric car fleet
Clean energy company ITM Power has signed a contract with Europcar UK to refuel its electric car fleet, building on its previous contract win from Hyundai Motor.
Europe open: Stocks gain ground as miners, banks advance
European stocks rose in early trade as positive sentiment from last week’s post-Trump rally carried over.
DCC sees profits surging ahead of expectations
Irish business support services group DCC’s half year revenue rose as it continues its expansion strategy, while it expects full year earnings to be “significantly” ahead of expectations.
London open: Stocks push higher as corporate news lends a hand
Stocks in London rose in early trade, underpinned by some well-received corporate news.
Kingspan sees FY trading profit up 30%
Kingspan said on Monday that it expects to deliver full-year trading profit of around €335m, up 30% on the previous year, although it did caution that much of the seasonally-variable fourth quarter remains and noted the forecast was based on the assumption that current exchange rates prevail.
Samsung acquires Harman to grab share of connected car market
Samsung Electronics has agreed to buy US automotive parts maker Harman International Industries for $8bn cash as part of a strategic swoop into the fast-growing 'connected car' market.